Invasion of England
Marches south as soon as he hears of Williams landing
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October 2 in History
This permanent archive page contains 140 World History Database records for October 2, spanning 1066 to 2020. Recorded topics include Invasion of England; Battle of Largs; Rule of Hebrides.
Total: 140Events: 127Births: 5Deaths: 3Battles: 5Countries: 25
Events on October 2
Rule of Hebrides
Defeated by Alexander III at Largs for control of the Hebrides
Rule of Hebrides
Defeated by Alexander III for control of the Hebrides
Rule of Western Isles
Extends authority over the Western Isles by defeating King Haakon IV of Norway
Invasion of France
Henry VII takes an army into northern France as pressure on Charles VIII before negotiating peace.
Anglo-French Negotiations
Takes part in the diplomacy that produces the Anglo-French Treaty of Universal Peace.
Collective Aid Commitment
Accepts the principle that treaty members should combine against a power that breaks the universal peace.
Collective Defence Clause
Promotes provisions requiring signatories to assist any member attacked by another contracting power.
Collective Security Clause
Secures provisions requiring the other signatories to oppose a state that attacks another member of the peace league.
Full Powers for Treaty
Receives authority from Henry VIII to negotiate and conclude the Anglo-French peace settlement in London.
Independence of Sweden
Involved in some of the revolts against the Danish king, at the Battle of Brannkyrka, among those captured and taken prisoner
Ratification Timetable
Includes deadlines intended to bring princes and other participating powers formally into the wider peace agreement.
Treaty Design
Designs the Treaty of Universal Peace and places England at the centre of a proposed European collective-security system.
Treaty of London
Approves the Anglo-French Treaty of Universal Peace, intended to form a wider European non-aggression and collective-security league.
Treaty of Universal Peace
Accepts the Anglo-French peace agreement and participates in the wider scheme for collective European security.
Treaty of Universal Peace
Approves the Anglo-French treaty that becomes the foundation of Wolsey's wider European peace league.
Universal Peace Initiative
Designs the Treaty of Universal Peace as a defensive European league intended to discourage aggression between Christian powers.
Succession
Parliament discusses Elizabeth's succession
Capture of Outer Defences
Henry Casimir captured outer works that exposed Breda's inner defences to further attack.
English Peace Commissioner
Arundel serves among the English commissioners negotiating with the Covenanters.
Negotiations with Covenanters
Charles authorises negotiations with Scottish commissioners after the English military collapse.
Negotiations with Covenanters
Charles authorises negotiations with Scottish commissioners after the English military collapse.
Ripon Negotiations Open
English and Scottish commissioners begin formal negotiations at Ripon.
Ripon Negotiations Open
English and Scottish commissioners begin formal negotiations at Ripon.
Treaty of Partition
Charles II's final will rejects partition by naming Philip of Anjou heir to the undivided monarchy.
Capture of Stevensweert
Stevensweert surrenders to Allied forces during Marlborough's Meuse campaign.
Arrest of Louis XVI
The National Guard arrive to restore order. Louis agrees to be escorted back to the Tuilereies
August Decrees
Crowds of women appear in front of the King who then accepts the August decrees
Decree
Crowds of women appear in front of the King who then accepts the August decrees
Demonstrations
Armed women invade the Nat Assembly to punish those who trampled the National Cockade
National Assembly
Armed women invade the National Assembly calling for bread
Reballion of Rebels in Paris
Armed women invade the National Assembly calling for bread
Symphony No 99
1st performance of, "Symphony No 99" at London's Hanover Square Rooms
Speech
Promises wide-ranging reforms
Constitution of Great Britain
In the Newcastle Program proposes a policy of home rule, triennial Parliaments & reform of the House of Lords
Franchise
Proposes abolition of the double franchise
Home Rule
In the Newcastle Program proposes a policy of home rule, triennial Parliaments & reform of the House of Lords
Newcastle Program
Proposes Welsh disestablishment. Proposes a local right to veto sales of liquor. Proposes abolition of the double franchise. In the Newcastle Program proposes a policy of home rule, triennial Parliaments & reform of the House of Lords
Mobilization
Take up personal command of the Russian forces
HMS Dreadnought Laid Down
HMS Dreadnought is laid down at Portsmouth under the naval construction programme associated with Fisher's reforms.
Capture of Termonde
Termonde (Belgium) taken by German forces
Invasion of Belgium
Termonde (Belgium) taken by German forces
Mining of North Sea
The Admiralty decides to mine the North Sea
Mining of North Sea
The Admiralty decides to mine the North Sea
North Sea Mine Decision
The Admiralty decides to mine the North Sea.
Arab Government
Helps Faisal's supporters organise provisional Arab administration after Damascus falls.
Capture of Beirut
Beirut falls to the British
German Retreat from Ypres
German forces withdraw from positions near Ypres.
Liberation of Flanders
Belgian forces advance from the Ypres sector.
Geneva Protocol
Supports the Geneva Protocol for arbitration and security.
Geneva Protocol
Backs arbitration proposals linked to League security.
Prime Minister of Poland
Appointed Prime Minister of Poland, 1st term
Election
The Conservative Party wins the most seats, 73
Government
Forms a Conservative Government
Conference of Imperial
Opening day of the Imperial Conference
Lytton Report
The report rejects Japanese claims to Manchuria.
President of Chile
Assumes acting presidential authority and organizes the return to constitutional elections.
Treaty of Munich
Poland occupied the Teschen district after Czechoslovakia accepted a Polish ultimatum.
Operation Taifun
The operation "Taifun" to take Moscow commences
Siege of Moscow
The operation "Taifun" to take Moscow commences
Bombing of Munich
The RAF launch a 25 minute bombing raid on Munich
Bombing of Munich
The RAF launch a 25 minute bombing raid on Munich
Reform of Legal Aid
Legal Aid comes into force
1st Nuclear Explosion
The 1st British nuclear bomb is exploded
Creation of COMIBOL
Paz Estenssoro creates COMIBOL to administer state mining operations.
Nuclear Power
The first British nuclear bomb is exploded
Nuclear Power
Makes a speech at the United Nations proposing a nuclear free zone in central Europe
Constituent Assembly Plans
Kerensky continues political activity connected with constituent assembly plans.
Border Officials Complaint
A fellow passenger hears Oswald complain about Mexican immigration officials after he is allowed to return to the bus.
Bus 340 Manifest Rejected
The Commission determines that Oswald did not travel on Transportes Frontera bus 340 despite a later-added Oswld entry on its manifest.
Customs Banana Incident
A passenger recalls Oswald hurriedly eating a banana near customs, apparently believing he could not carry the fruit into the United States.
Departure from Mexico City
Oswald left Mexico City by bus on October 2, 1963, beginning his return journey to the United States.
Early Taxi to Bus Station
The hotel night watchman recalls helping Oswald obtain a taxi at about 6:30 or 7 a.m. for his departure.
Mexican Border Document Check
Mexican officials temporarily remove Oswald from the bus at the border because of an alleged irregularity in his tourist papers.
Monterrey Relief Bus Transfer
At Monterrey, Oswald and other passengers transfer to relief bus 373 for the continuing journey toward Laredo.
Northbound Bus Departure
Transportes del Norte bus 332 leaves Mexico City at about 8:30 a.m. with Oswald aboard.
Overhead Reading Light
A fellow passenger remembers Oswald keeping his overhead light on to read during the late-night return bus journey.
Kinks Album
The Kinks release their debut album Kinks.
Atom Heart Mother
Pink Floyd release Atom Heart Mother in the United Kingdom
Calls for the seating of People's Republic of China in the UN
Calls for the seating of People's Republic of China in the UN
Economy of Great Britain
Healey promises to squeeze property speculators until the pips squeak and attacks profits made from rapidly appreciating agricultural land.
Comes a Time
Releases Comes a Time, returning to a polished country folk sound.
World Champion
Ali challenges Larry Holmes for the WBCs version of the world Heavyweight title looking to set another record as the first boxer to win the Heavyweight title four times, Ali lost by technical knockout in round eleven
Presidential Election
Khamenei wins the presidential election following the assassination of Mohammad Ali Rajai
Party Leader
Appointed Party Leader of the Labour Party
Bush Issues a National Security Directive to resume normal relations with Iraq
Bush Issues a National Security Directive to resume normal relations with Iraq
Bush Issues a National Security Directive to resume normal relations with Iraq
Bush Issues a National Security Directive to resume normal relations with Iraq
Freedom
Releases Freedom, restoring his commercial and critical momentum at the end of the 1980s.
National Security Directive
Bush Issues a National Security Directive to resume normal relations with Iraq
Constitution of Germany
The German Democratic Republic ceases to exist at midnight
German Democratic Republic
The German Democratic Republic ceases to exist at midnight
RPF Commander Killed
His death creates an immediate leadership crisis in the RPF.
Unification
The German Democratic Republic ceases to exist at midnight
Amsterdam Treaty Signature
Jospin represented France's government as the Amsterdam Treaty was signed to reform the European Union.
Treaty of Amsterdam
Dini signs Italy's instrument at Amsterdam, accepting reforms to Union institutions, employment policy and justice cooperation.
Treaty of Amsterdam
Greater citizenship and rights of individuals, more democracy & increased powers for the European Parliament, a new title on employment & an EU Community area of freedom, security and justice
Treaty of Amsterdam
The beginnings of a common foreign EU and security policy (CFSP) and the reform of the institutions in the run-up to enlargement. Substantial changes to the Treaty on European Union, EU, which had been signed at Maastricht in 1992.
Treaty of Amsterdam
The Treaty of Amsterdam amending the Treaty of the European Union, the Treaties establishing the European Communities and certain related acts, commonly known as the Amsterdam Treaty.
Treaty of Amsterdam
Pangalos signs Amsterdam's reform treaty, committing Greece to changes in institutions, employment policy and justice cooperation.
Treaty of Amsterdam Signature
Kinkel signs Germany's instrument at Amsterdam, accepting reforms to Union institutions, employment policy and justice cooperation.
Treaty of Schengen
In France, Chevenement works to preserve practical border, police and justice cooperation during the transition into EU law. Paris also emphasises effective controls at the Schengen area's external frontier.
Treaty of Schengen
During the Schengen process, Dehaene supports Amsterdam's decision to bring the Schengen acquis inside the European Union framework. Belgian officials favour gradual implementation backed by shared security measures.
Treaty of Schengen
Derycke backs the shift from separate Schengen machinery to cooperation through EU institutions. Belgian policy links freer movement with close Benelux cooperation.
Treaty of Schengen
During the Schengen process, Jospin endorses Amsterdam's Schengen Protocol, which brings the acquis inside the European Union treaty system. The French approach stresses both free movement and compensating security measures.
Treaty of Schengen
In Germany, Kanther backs continued operational cooperation while Schengen moves from an intergovernmental system into EU law. Bonn also backs intensive police cooperation between participating states.
Treaty of Schengen
Kinkel supports giving existing Schengen rules formal standing inside the EU treaty structure. German policy links open internal borders with stronger external controls.
Treaty of Schengen
During the Schengen process, Kohl backs Amsterdam's decision to place the Schengen acquis within the institutions of the European Union. The German approach combines mobility with coordinated frontier safeguards.
Treaty of Schengen
During the Schengen process, Kok supports Amsterdam's protocol for absorbing the Schengen acquis into the Union's legal machinery. The Dutch approach combines mobility with common security safeguards.
Treaty of Schengen
In Netherlands, Sorgdrager helps maintain practical policing and justice links while Schengen is folded into the European Union. The Hague also supports common visa rules and effective external controls.
Treaty of Schengen
van Mierlo backs replacing the separate Schengen structure with cooperation conducted through EU institutions. Dutch policy stresses coordinated justice, policing and migration procedures.
Treaty of Schengen
In Belgium, Vande Lanotte supports uninterrupted border, police and justice cooperation during the move into EU law. Brussels also stresses coordinated policing and external-border safeguards.
Treaty of Schengen
Vedrine accepts moving Schengen rules from intergovernmental cooperation into the Union's legal order. French policy couples freer movement with stronger police coordination.
Demonstrations
The day President George W. Bush and Congress agree on the joint resolution authorizing the Iraq War, Obama addresses the first high-profile Chicago anti War rally in Federal Plaza, speaking out against the war
Invasion of Iraq
The day President George W. Bush and Congress agree on the joint resolution authorizing the Iraq War, Obama addresses the first high-profile Chicago anti War rally in Federal Plaza, speaking out against the war
Army Succession
Musharraf designates Ashfaq Parvez Kayani to succeed him as army chief.
International Day of Non-Violence
The United Nations General Assembly unanimously adopts a resolution declares October 2 to be the "International Day of Non-Violence"
Vice Presidential Debate
Debates Sarah Palin during the campaign.
Lisbon Referendum Approval
Receives public approval to complete Ireland's Lisbon Treaty ratification process.
Second Lisbon Treaty Referendum
Cowen welcomes a 67.1 percent yes vote, clearing the constitutional obstacle to Irish Lisbon ratification.
Second Lisbon Treaty Referendum
Cowen welcomes the second Lisbon vote, which clears the constitutional route for Irish ratification.
Swachh Bharat Mission
Modi launches the Swachh Bharat Mission as a national sanitation and cleanliness campaign.
Brexit Means Brexit Speech
May tells the Conservative Party conference that Brexit means Brexit.
Great Repeal Bill
May announces plans for legislation transferring European Union law into domestic law.
COVID-19
Announces he and Melania Trump have tested positive for COVID-19.
COVID-19
Is admitted to Walter Reed after testing positive for COVID-19.
COVID-19 Positive Test
Announces that he and First Lady Melania Trump tested positive for COVID-19.
Walter Reed Hospitalisation
Is admitted to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center after COVID-19 diagnosis.
Births on October 2
Birth of Richard III
Birth of Richard III, at the Northamptonshire Castle of Fotheringay
Birth of Ferdinand Foch
Birth of Ferdinand Foch
Birth of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
Birth of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, son of a Prime Minister of a princely state
Birth of Michael John Cloete Crawford Rutherford
Birth of Michael John Cloete Crawford Rutherford, later Genesis bassist, guitarist and founding member.
Birth of Gordon Matthew Sting Sumner
Birth of Gordon Matthew "Sting" Sumner
Deaths on October 2
Death of Ulrich Zwingli
Death of Ulrich Zwingli, killed at the Battle of Kappel
Death of Rock Hudson
Death of Rock Hudson
Death of Fred Rwigyema
Is killed shortly after the RPF invasion begins.
Battles on October 2
Battle of Largs
Extends authority over the Western Isles by defeating King Haakon IV of Norway
Battle of Largs
Defeated by Alexander III for control of the Hebrides
Battle of Brannkyrka
Involved in some of the revolts against the Danish king, at the Battle of Brannkyrka, among those captured and taken prisoner
Battle of Kappel
The Protestants are defeated by the Catholics & Zwingli is killed
Battle of Belgium, 1st
Termonde (Belgium) taken by German forces